The Basics of NCLB Highly Qualified Rules

1. The Basics of NCLB Highly Qualified Rules October 2009

3. 3 Facts About NCLB HQ Directed by the No Child Left Behind Act Coordinated with state licensing, IDEA and other state laws (e.g., ECEA). Title IA and Title IIA funds are available to assist teachers in becoming HQ. As of 2008-09, 98% of core content classrooms in Colorado were taught by an HQ teacher (including special education).

5. The Basic Rules of NCLB HQ

6. 6 Definitions Hold a current CO teaching license (charter schools may be waived from this requirement)  Hold a Bachelor�s (or higher) degree Have demonstrated subject matter competency

7. 7 Definitions English, Reading, or Language Arts Mathematics Science Foreign Languages Social Studies (Civics, Government, History, Geography, Economics) The Arts (Visual Arts, Drama, and Music)

8. COTeaching License The HQ Equation

9. 9 Definitions Initial License Interim Authorization Professional License Master License Alternative License Teacher in Residence Authorization 5-Year Sub Authorization

10. 10 Elementary School (K-6) Qualifications

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12. 12 Elementary HOUSSE for Veteran Teachers LEA must use rubric and document evidence of Previous teaching experience Teacher�s completed coursework or professional development in the core academic content area(s) for elementary Available to any teacher licensed July 1, 2006 or earlier, and has one or more years of teaching experience. What variables are you collecting on elementary teachers? Basic assignment, License, degree, test (in and out of state), HOUSSE info (years of experience, coursework, professional development) What variables are you collecting on elementary teachers? Basic assignment, License, degree, test (in and out of state), HOUSSE info (years of experience, coursework, professional development)

13. High School (9-12) Qualifications

14. 14 Subject Matter Competency Options for Secondary Teachers Passes a content assessment in content area(s) Adds an endorsement in content area(s) Earns 24-semester hours in content area(s) Earns a degree in content area(s) Obtains National Board Certification in content area(s) Passes a Multi-subject Secondary HOUSSE Provision

15. Middle School (6-8) Qualifications

16. 16 Exceptions: Sixth Grade Teachers Elementary classes + 6th grade* elementary. Secondary classes + 6th grade secondary. Elementary classes + secondary classes + 6th grade* elementary AND secondary. 6th grade* only in elementary elementary. 6th grade* specialist elementary OR secondary.

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18. 18 Eligibility for Rural HOUSSE District is eligible for Small Rural School Achievement Program (SRSA). www.ed.gov/programs/reapsrsa/eligible09/index.html Assigned to two or more core content classes in a secondary grade. Colorado license and at least one year of teaching experience. Already highly qualified in at least one core content subject. What variables are you collecting on secondary teachers? Basic assignment, License, endorsement, degree, test, coursework/professional development (24 semester hours), HOUSSE info (years of experience, coursework, professional development, services, awards) What is your system for collecting this information? What has saved you time? How are you storing this information? What variables are you collecting on secondary teachers? Basic assignment, License, endorsement, degree, test, coursework/professional development (24 semester hours), HOUSSE info (years of experience, coursework, professional development, services, awards) What is your system for collecting this information? What has saved you time? How are you storing this information?

19. 19 Elements of Rural HOUSSE Rubric Years of experience in the identified content area Coursework/Professional development in identified content area Service in identified content area See p. 2 of rubric for examples of professional development and service

20. 20 Counting Coursework and PD Responsibility of the LEA to evaluate transcripts and PD for 24 semester hours and HOUSSE Encouraged to use added endorsement worksheets on licensing website as a guide: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_addendorsment_info.asp Content courses, not methods courses 15 contact hours of PD = 1 semester hour Be consistent and use common sense Keep documentation

21. NCLB HQ Exceptions

22. 22 Charter School Teachers License may be waived Must have a degree Must show subject matter competency in content being taught By taking the elementary content test By passing the elementary HOUSSE By passing the elementary or ECE test for National Board Certification

23. 23 Charter School Teachers (cont.) License may be waived Must have a degree Must show subject matter competency in content being taught By taking the subject area content test By earning 24-semester hours in the content area By earning a degree in the content area By passing multi-subject HOUSSE for rural teachers or special education teachers By earning National Board Certification

24. COTeaching License The HQ Equation in Charter Schools

25. 25 K-12 Specials Teachers �Specials� include: Arts, Music, Foreign Language In elementary, can be elementary qualified and teach specials (passed elementary content test or passed elementary HOUSSE) Can �specialize� in the specials area � even in elementary schools. Needs to pass one of the following: Content area assessment in content area 24-Semester Hours in content area Degree in content area Endorsement in content area National Board Certification in content area

26. NCLB HQ and Special Education Teachers

27. 27 Facts About Special Ed Teacher Requirements (IDEA) All special education teachers and special providers must be properly endorsed. All elementary level special education teachers must meet NCLB HQ requirements. All secondary level special education teachers that are sole providers of content must meet NCLB HQ requirements. Secondary teachers working with students working toward alternate standards (e.g., CSAP-A) must be elementary qualified.

28. COTeaching License & Sped Endorsed The Special Ed HQ Equation

29. 29 Sole Provider of Content Teacher introduces core content and provides full lesson on key concepts to students.  Teacher makes instructional decisions for students (e.g., assessments, curricular design). Teacher co-teaches with another HQ teacher. Teacher provides consultation. Teacher pre-teaches or re-teaches concepts. Teacher provides additional practice opportunities (e.g., second dip). What are your predictions on sped teachers meeting this definition of HQ? On a scale of 1 (none of sped teachers meet HQ) to 4 (all sped teachers meet HQ), how do you predict your district will fare? What is the level of collection burden on the district? 1-4, not a significant amount to an incredible avalanche of time and work.What are your predictions on sped teachers meeting this definition of HQ? On a scale of 1 (none of sped teachers meet HQ) to 4 (all sped teachers meet HQ), how do you predict your district will fare? What is the level of collection burden on the district? 1-4, not a significant amount to an incredible avalanche of time and work.

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31. 31 Eligibility for Sped HOUSSE Sole provider of instruction for two or more core content classes in a secondary grade. Colorado license with the proper special education endorsements. (If a new teacher: less than one year of teaching experience) Already highly qualified in language arts, math, or science.

32. Title I Paraprofessionals

33. 33 HQ Para Rules Must have at least a high school diploma or its equivalency Basic Skills Competence 2 years of college (e.g., associates degree, 48-semesters hours of coursework) Pass a paraprofessional test (http://www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/NCLB/tiia_hqpasgd.asp)

34. 34 Who Needs to be HQ? Only instructional paras in Title I schools *PK-12 *PK will be included in 2009-10 Targeted Assistance Only Title I instructional paras Schoolwide All instructional paras (including special ed) 100% of Title I instructional  paras must be HQ.

35. HQ Accountability

36. 36 Sanctions and Mandates for HQ HQ Teacher Deadline Teachers on NCLB Salary Principal Attestation Parents Right to Know Four-Week Rule 2141 Sanctions

37. 37 Contact Info on NCLB HQ Cheryl Miller, Title IIA and NCLB HQ Consultantmiller_c@cde.state.co.us; 303/866-6214 Lisa Medler, Title IIA and NCLB Highly Qualified Coordinatormedler_l@cde.state.co.us; 303/866-6993 Tina Tamayo, Program Assistanttamayo_t@cde.state.co.us; 303/866-6705 NCLB HQ Website: www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/NCLB/index.asp